2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N64.52Nipple discharge

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N60-N65›N64

ICD-10-CM N64.52
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

N64.52 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for nipple discharge. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 600 through 601. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Nonmalignant breast conditions.

This medical diagnosis code is frequently used in OB/GYN medical specialties to designate conditions such lump in breast and other disorders of the breast.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N64.52
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Nipple discharge
Short Description
Nipple discharge
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
N64.5
Other signs and symptoms in breast

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN60-N65Disorders of breast
CategoryN64Other disorders of breast
This CodeN64.52Nipple discharge

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral discharge from nipples
  • Bloody nipple discharge
  • Clear nipple discharge
  • Discharge from breast
  • Discharge from left nipple
  • Discharge from nipple
  • Discharge from right nipple
  • Green nipple discharge
  • Milky nipple discharge
  • Nipple bleeding
  • Nipple discharge symptom
  • Nipple infection
  • Purulent nipple discharge
  • Serosanguineous nipple discharge
  • Serous nipple discharge
  • Thelitis

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

  • abnormal findings in nipple discharge R89

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Discharge(from)
      • breast (female) (male)
    • Discharge(from)
      • nipple

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR GEN017
Nonmalignant breast conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Nipple Discharge

    fluid that seeps out of one or both nipples of the breast.

Patient EducationClinical

Breast Diseases

Breast diseases include various conditions and changes in your breast. Most women experience breast changes at some time. Your age, hormone levels, and medicines you take may cause lumps, bumps, and discharges of fluids that are not breast milk.

The full article covers:

  • What are breast diseases?
  • What are the symptoms of breast disease?
  • How are breast diseases diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for breast disease?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert N64.52 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
611.79 Symptoms in breast NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About N64.52Overview

Is N64.52 (Other signs and symptoms in breast) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report nipple discharge on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does N64.52 group to?

When nipple discharge is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 600, 601, with relative weights from 0.6050 to 1.0416 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of N64.52?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, nipple discharge converts to ICD-9-CM 611.79 (symptoms in breast NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.